the early intervention is part of the obama administration recommendation to help stop gun violence. meanwhile, california senator dianne feinstein is introducing a bill to ban assault weapons. >> i remain horrified by the mass murder committed at sandy hook elementary school in newtown, connecticut. and particularly grateful that we have both senators here and the house member representing that community. i'm also incensed that our weak gun laws allow these mass killings to be carried out again and again and again in our country. weapons designed originally for the military to kill large numbers of people in close combat. >> the bill would ban the sale of military-style assault weapons including certain rifles, handguns, and shotguns. it would also ban the large capacity ammunition magazines that hold more than ten rounds. >>> today vice president joe biden will answer gun control questions online. he'll take questions on the online video chat service google plus hangout this afternoon. it's being called a fire side hangout, a name that harkens back to president frankly roosevelt ch